Missouri Valley College Athletic Director Mike Machholz has announced the hiring of Mallory Kissinger as the new Head Coach for the dance program. Kissinger previously coached youth and high school dance teams in the Kansas City, Mo., area, leading Blue Valley North (Kan.) High School to a finalist spot at the 2024 NDA Nationals and achieving an undefeated regional championship with St. Pius X (Mo.) High School in 2022.

She is also an Instructor and Choreographer at the Conservatory of Dance Education in Liberty, Mo., and was a member of the Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Steppers dance team, earning a 2018 UDA National championship. Kissinger holds degrees in marketing and business management from Northwest Missouri State and a Master’s in sports management from Southern Mississippi.